The Egyptian government has just hit back at the international accusations relating to attacks on journalists in the last few days. In a statement, the ministry of information said:

The Egyptian government has just hit back at the international accusations relating to attacks on journalists in the last few days. In a statement, the ministry of information said:

Statements issued by a number of international sources alleging an official policy against international media are false. Acts of violence against journalists, or any person are unacceptable. International media have been, and are always welcome in Egypt...In instances international media have been detained for questioning by the authorities, the ministry of information, represented by the state information service, has worked closely and successfully with authorities to expedite the process of their release. Regrettably, international journalists have been endangered by the same conditions that have threatened all Egyptians in areas of the country where there have been major disturbances and a breakdown of security. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/2011/feb/04/egypt-protests-day-departure-live